9. Which is a solution of the equation 5(x – 8) = -55 ? a) x = 3 b) x = 13 c) x = -3 d) x = -9.4

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9. Which is a solution of the equation 5(x – 8) = -55 ?

a) x = 3
b) x = 13
c) x = -3
d) x = -9.4

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Answer: c. x = -3

5(x - 8) = -55

⇔ 5x - 40 = -55

⇔ 5x = -55 + 40 = -15

⇔ x = -15/5

⇔ x = -3

Explanation:

Peter Lillevold answered Jul 31, 2021

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